Vipology Staff Writer

Melting Glaciers Could Cause More Volcanic Eruptions

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Recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland, Hawaii and Japan have once again brought the worry of the possible destruction to nearby villages and cities back into focus. Now, as scientists have cautioned in a study, melting of glaciers due to the climate crisis could make volcanic eruptions more catastrophic than before. As AccuWeather reports, the loss […]

Rhode Lemontini is Here to Make Your Summer Shimmer

Hailey Bieber

Lemon Yellow is officially the color of Summer 2025. On July 14, Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode dropped a handful of new summery products that included the brand’s award-winning Peptide Lip Treatment in a new limited-edition shade tailor made for these hot summer months: Lemontini. Priced at $20, the new lip shade has a shimmery sheer gold tint, complete with the […]

IDFA Has Committed to Removing Synthetic Food Dyes from Ice Creams

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Your carton of ice cream might look a little different soon. Last week, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced that dozens of brands have committed to eliminating artificial food dyes from their ice creams. As Food & Wine reports, the announcement by the IDFA stated that the commitment “represents dozens of companies making more than 90% […]

“BadBox 2.0” Malware has Infiltrated over 10 Million Android Devices

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Malware known as a “BadBox 2.0” has infiltrated over 10 million Android devices, including TV streaming devices, tablets, and digital projectors, according to Google.  As PCMag reports, last week Google said it filed a lawsuit in New York to try and shut down the “criminal enterprise,” which operates as a botnet or an army of infected devices. “This […]

Extreme Heat Wave Tripled the Number of Deaths in Europe this Summer

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 Extreme heat is a killer and its impact is becoming far, far deadlier as the human-caused climate crisis supercharges temperatures, according to a new study, which estimates global warming tripled the number of deaths in the recent European heat wave. As AccuWeather and CNN Weather report, for more than a week, temperatures in many parts of […]

Mid-Summer Must-Do Maintenance for your Yard & Garden

Drought tolerant plants (yuccas) in stone planters

Yes, it’s hotter than blazes and the sun feels like it’s roasting the earth.  That’s why this is the time to pay attention to your yard and garden maintenance!  So go out during the cooler hours, slap on some sunscreen and you can get these To-Do’s done in not time! Reduce landscaping fire hazards As […]

Tips for Keeping your Dog Cool during Hot Summer Months

Brown Pittie mix dog in kiddie pool

Summertime is full of fun adventures for dogs, like chasing squirrels in the backyard, drinking from sprinklers, and going on outings with their pet parents. But like people, pets can get miserably hot when temperatures rise. Dogs overheat faster than humans, which makes hot weather more dangerous for your pup. “You can’t use yourself as […]

What’s the Best AC Temperature to Set during a Summer Heat Wave?

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As much of the U.S. copes with blistering heat, air conditioners have been humming, aiding comfort as well as survival. But what’s the best temperature setting during a heat wave? Experts say the answer is a balancing act between energy savings, comfort and safety. As Yahoo Life reports, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends setting the temperature to what you […]